One-handed Center To Play Division I Ball
May 28, 2009 by Lyndsey D'Arcangelo
Filed under Basketball
Kevin Laue knew he was a long-shot. It’s not every day that Division I coaches sign a one-handed center to play for their school. But Barry Rohrssen of Manhattan College figured Laue deserved as much of a chance as any two-handed center.
Kevin Laue will play Division I basketball for Manhattan College next season.
“We take chances on kids who have poor academic histories, who have disciplinary problems both on the court and off the court,” Rohrssen said, according to ESPN.com. “We give opportunities to players who don’t appreciate them, who take them for granted. For all the right reasons, Kevin deserves this chance, and he should make the most of this opportunity.”
Laue played at Fork Union Military Academy in hopes of impressing college recruiters. He averaged 10 points and five rebounds for the season.
Laue’s story has already captured the attention of a lot of people, including former president, George Bush. And playing for a school in the heart of NYC will offer him a chance to make an even larger impact.
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